Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Silverthorn
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Quaking Aspen
In German
Silverthorn
Zitterpappel
In French
Silverthorn
tremble
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Silverthorn
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Silverthorn
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Silverthorn
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Malpighiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen
Care of Silverthorn and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.